United Jewish Communities www.ujc.org 877-277-2477
United Methodist Committee on Relief gbgm-umc.org 800-554-8583
Posted by Bob Frey on :
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Posted by Deg's wife on :
Our local CBS channel out of St. Louis last night had a telethon raising, by individual's calls, brought in more than $300,000 as of 6am this morning. The actual live broadcast from New Orleans, the 48 Hour crew (live), and earlier tapings they showed last night was horrid. I actually had trouble going to sleep last night with all the footage I saw; the mother with new baby twins in the sweltering heat and almost out of formula, the dead man lieing on the side of the highway with his wife sitting at his head, the story out of Biloxi, MS where the husband held onto his wife's hand as long as he could with her telling him to take care of the their children and grandchildren and then she slipped away from him. This is almost as bad as 9/11. Sorry for quacking away here...I can't seem to quit talking about it. May God speed the help these people need!!!!!
Posted by Deg's wife on :
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Posted by Deg's wife on :
bumpety bump...this need to be up front!!
Posted by BuyTex on :
ya, keep bumping...
Posted by BuyTex on :
quote:Originally posted by QuestSolver: American Red Cross www.redcross.org 800-HELP NOW (435-7669) English, 800-257-7575 Spanish
United Jewish Communities www.ujc.org 877-277-2477
United Methodist Committee on Relief gbgm-umc.org 800-554-8583
*thump thump thump da thumpety thump*
Posted by lilpennypincher on :
GET IT OUT TO THEM FOLKS!!! Please...Do all you can
Posted by BuyTex on :
quote:Originally posted by lilpennypincher: GET IT OUT TO THEM FOLKS!!! Please...Do all you can
*time to bump*
Posted by Wallace#1 on :
Also be aware there are SCAMs out there already trying to take any donations away from the needy. Be sure to check them out.
Posted by jacotrader on :
Thanks for all the effort guys. I will also do my part. GOD BLESS!
Posted by lilpennypincher on :
^^^^BUMP^^^^
Posted by Deg's wife on :
bump
Posted by Deg's wife on :
Just read where BellSouth is getting over-heated. This will affect even more people, including some very knowlegable people here on Allstocks. Phones, internet, etc. God, please answer my prayers!!
Posted by BigJohn on :
Watching the news this AM, I saw many people still in need.
Posted by Ric on :
Call to Apply for Assistance 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The speech or hearing impaired may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. You may also register online. http://www.fema.gov/register.shtm
* For use ONLY by people in designated federal disaster areas. * Be prepared to give your Social Security number, describe your losses, provide financial information, and give directions to the damaged property. * What You Can Do If You're Having Trouble Getting Through * If you get a busy signal, try to call in the evening after 6:00 p.m. or on the weekends when call volumes tend to be lighter.
The information you provide is put into the computer
* You are now in the system * The recovery process begins
If you have questions, review the Applicant Assistance Guide or visit Frequently Asked Questions.
* If you are unable to find the information you are seeking, call FEMA's Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The speech or hearing impaired may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Refer to the application number the registrars gave you when you applied.
Making an optional visit to a Disaster Recovery Center to receive more information after you have registered by phone
* Here you will find local, state, federal, and voluntary agencies that may be able to assist you
Inspector will call to schedule an appointment.
* There is NO FEE for the inspection. * Inspectors will set up an appointment to visit your property within a few days of application. * Inspectors are contractors; they are not FEMA employees, but they will have FEMA ID.
Inspector will visit damaged property.
* Be present for your scheduled appointment. * They will inspect the damage, verify ownership and occupancy, and make a report. Inspectors do not determine eligibility. * If eligible, you will receive a housing assistance check within 7-10 days.
If eligible, housing assistance check will arrive.
* Money may be spent for housing needs.
Packet will arrive in mail.
* There may be an SBA application enclosed. * You MUST fill out and return this to be eligble for any further assistance. * Refer to SBA home page for more information.
How do I apply for disaster assistance? There are a number of different services and special programs made available when the President signs a major disaster declaration. The process to apply is as simple as a single telephone call to FEMA.
How can I get in touch with my family? The American Red Cross maintains a database to help you find family. Contact your local American Red Cross chapter for information. Do not contact the chapter in the disaster area.
What if my home was destroyed? FEMA can provide disaster housing assistance to those whose homes are damaged or destroyed. To apply for assistance, all you have to do is call the special toll free telephone number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) and register. Specially trained operators at one of FEMA's National Processing Service Centers will process your application.
Where can I get food and water? The American Red Cross and other volunteer agencies will provide you with food, water and clothing. Listen to your radio or watch local media for the location of the nearest volunteer agency facility.
There are also sources of water in your home that you may have not thought of. For example, your hot water heater is an excellent source of water. Turn off the power that heats your tank and let it cool. When you want water, place a container underneath and open the drain valve on the bottom of the tank.
What if I lost my job or can't work because of the disaster? People who lose their jobs due to the disaster may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) which provides weekly benefits to individuals who are unemployed and not eligible for regular Unemployment Insurance compensation. You can call 1-800-621-FEMA (TTY: 1-800-462-7585) or the local unemployment office for information.
I think I need legal help. Local members of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division offer free legal counseling to low-income individuals. You can get information at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) that may be set up after the President declares a major disaster. You can call 1-800-621-FEMA (TTY: 1-800-462-7585) for more information.
Well, that's a start. There's FEMA and SBA links. Hope it helps.
JJ
Local SBA offices, if they're still there.
Mississippi District Office AmSouth Bank Plaza 210 E. Capitol Street, Suite 900 Jackson, Mississippi 39201 PH: (601) 965-4378 FAX: (601) 965-5629 or (601) 965-4294
Gulfport Branch Office Hancock Bank Plaza 2510 14th Street, Suite 101 Gulfport, MS 39501 PH: (228) 863-4449 FAX: (228) 864-0179
Alabama District Office 801 Tom Martin Drive, Suite #201 Birmingham, AL 35211 Phone: (205) 290-7101 Fax: (205) 290-7404
Probably safe to say this one's under water.
New Orleans District Office 365 Canal St., Suite 2820 New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 589-6685
* Gulf Coast Survivor-Connector Database http://tinyurl.com/9ff9a List the person or families you want to find in this interactive database
* Search & Rescue, U.S. Coast Guard http://tinyurl.com/7w7dv Requests will be entered into the system, viewed by command center, and prioritized as received.
* National Next of Kin Registry http://tinyurl.com/7l9ba Someone missing in the Hurricane Katrina Disaster? Register their information today.
* Yahoo Family Message Boards http://tinyurl.com/bd9j6 Categorized by City, Colleges, Relief Centers, etc
* Persons Missing in New Orleans Contact Site http://tinyurl.com/7c5ek Enter name on electronic bulletin board.
* Salvation Army's Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) Activated http://tinyurl.com/dmyvn Send a request regarding family and friends you are unable to locate. You may encounter high volume, please try again if you are not able to reach the site immediately.
* Red Cross Alert for Persons with Emergency Medical Conditions http://tinyurl.com/alm5x The Red Cross is only accepting phone calls to search for missing persons in these emergency circumstances: Insulin dependant diabetics, Oxygen dependant, On dialysis, Blind, Recent heart attack or stroke victims, Mobility challenged, Broken leg foot or ankle, or paralyzed.
* Relief Information for U.S. Military For families of deployed Army National Guard and all military branches http://tinyurl.com/djamq
* View Maps of Flooded Areas and Closed Roads FEMA provides maps so you know what areas are passable. http://tinyurl.com/b8o4b
* "I'm Okay" Board New Orleans 4WWWL-TV posts messages for family members http://tinyurl.com/8ctpg Posted by Ric on :
Look like Americas donations are finally coming in. Just remember that they say it will be at leat 80 days before they will have NO drained. So the people will be in shelters for a long time.
Posted by Ric on :
Unforntunately it looks like more help is going to be needed. It is nice to live in a nation that can help each other.
Posted by BuyTex on :
heard on radio today, between 250 to 300 THOUSAND expected in Dallas tonight...
Posted by brendo on :
Very nice post Quest - thanks
Posted by Ric on :
Looks like all the work done in New Orleans after Katrina has been for nothing. Levee breaks and flooding has reoccurred. The just about had it dry again and its waist deep again in some areas and water is still pouring in. Just wouldn't be able to comprehend what those that live there are feeling now.
Posted by Wallace#1 on :
Hope all have given whatever they can afford.
Posted by Ric on :
Hey just give what you would put in penny stocks this month. At least you want feel bad about giving your money away.
Posted by explorer186 on :
bump
Posted by Doctoall on :
They need all the assiatance that they can muster, please assist in any way you can.
Posted by Big Red 1 on :
Bump tp the front - More folks need help now - just because we don't see the devastation - It's so wode spread now from Rita - BUMP
Posted by Doctoall on :
Moving forward once again, we need to be giving all we can to help those who lost love ones or all that they owned.
Posted by Marty on :
Bump....for good stuff....
Posted by Dustoff101 on :
Bump, good spot, on top!
Posted by QuestSolver on :
thanx for bringing this up!!
Posted by HighSide on :
personaly i have pledged 10 percent of the rest of my earnings of this year, if you can afford it, its easy enough to do at my banking institution they will collect and distribute,
and it is also tax deductable although that shouldnt sway you to give something in these peoples time of dire need
Posted by QuestSolver on :
good call Highside especially for the ONG and reconstruction stocks.
Posted by imakmony2005 on :
BUMP, TO THE TOP.
Posted by pennnies on :
They need our help!
Posted by leavenart on :
"Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by accidents of time, or place, or circumstance, are brought into closer conection with you."
Saint Augustine
Posted by ed19363 on :
Speaking of dogs, let's not forget those who have no way of taking care of themselves, abandoned and injured. Any SPCA in the NO area and Houston Texas SPCA will accept any donations to help our canine and feline friends. Houston at last count had 3000 animals to help. Let's not forget our pets.
Posted by TheHatter on :
bump
Posted by Big Green 1 on :
Hey all,
I wanted to bring this back up agin....
Not sure how bad things are in florida, but I felt it was worthwhile to BUMP this again...
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